Motorists can expect slightly lower U.S. gas prices in 2025 as inflation eases and amid booming domestic oil production. AAA data shows that after accelerating for much of the first half of the year, pump prices dipped in the second half of 2024. According to tracking service GasBuddy, nationwide, a gallon of regular gas now …
November 11 is Veterans Day, a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is different from Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May: Veterans Day commemorates the service of all U.S. veterans, while Memorial Day specifically honors those who …
The REAL ID Act of 2005, which requires anyone 18 years old or older to have a REAL ID or other federally issued photo ID, such as a passport, to enter certain Federal buildings, military bases and nuclear power plants or board commercial flights within the United States, will go into effect on May 7, …
On October 27th, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office responded to an area on Highway 50 in Altamont after receiving a 911 call by an individual by the name of Josh Webb who stated he was kidnapped in Memphis, placed into a black car inside the trunk and was able to escape in Grundy County. Deputies …
Secretary of State Tre Hargett issued one final reminder that the early voting period in Tennessee officially ends Thursday, Oct. 31. Through the first 12 days, more than 1.84 million voters have already cast their ballots, including an in-person turnout of more than 1.8 million, which outpaces 2020 in-person numbers. Those voting early or on Election …
Girl Scouts of the USA is doubling its annual membership fee over the next two years to reduce red ink. Dues will stay at $25 for the next year but rise to $45 for the 2026 membership year and $65 in 2027. Saturday, they voted to approve the two-step increase, which amounts to a $160% …
Millions of children ride school buses each school day. Did you know that the school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road? Less than 1% of all traffic fatalities involve children on school transportation vehicles. However, children are more at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus. It’s important for all …
Three members of the Nelons, a Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame quartet and the chairman of the board overseeing the Georgia Department of Corrections, were among seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming, according to a statement by a group member who was not aboard the aircraft. The Nelons co-founder, Kelly Nelon …
On the evening of July 1, 2024, the Tennessee Highway Patrol began a police pursuit in Marion County on I-24 eastbound shortly before 9 p.m., with Marion County deputies assisting. The vehicle was identified as being stolen. The pursuit traveled through Chattanooga and onto I-75 where East Ridge Officer Alan Resendiz was struck by the …
An employee was injured on Tuesday at Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park in Rossville, GA. A spokesperson for Lake Winnie says an operator issue led to an employee’s injuries on Tuesday on the Wave Swinger ride. Catoosa County deputies say they responded to an injured female at the Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park in Rossville, GA. The amusement …
